Zach Ertz returns to Eagles, needs 11 catches for franchise record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Zach Ertz is back with the Philadelphia Eagles on a practice squad deal after Dallas Goedert's injury. He requires 11 receptions to surpass Harold Carmichael as the all-time receptions leader for the Eagles. Ertz previously recorded 579 catches during his initial tenure with the team, while Carmichael has the franchise record at 589. He aims to contribute during Goedert's absence, and his reunion presents a chance to make history. The team has not yet confirmed if he will be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.
- •Ertz signed with the Eagles after Goedert suffered a sprained MCL.
- •He recorded 579 receptions in his first stint with Philadelphia.
- •Ertz needs 11 catches to become the franchise leader.
- •He holds the team's single-season receptions record with 116.
- •Ertz's role will be crucial while Goedert is sidelined.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Ertz is 11 catches from setting Eagles' franchise record
"Zach Ertz returns to Philadelphia needing 11 receptions to pass Harold Carmichael as the Eagles’ all-time leader
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